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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to Get the Most Out of Classroom Activities
• Method 2 of 3: Getting the Right Preparation
• Method 3 of 3: How to Prepare for the Exam

To successfully pass the physics exam, you need to be attentive in class, regularly study new material, and have a deep enough understanding of the basic ideas and principles. To do this, you can use several methods and collaborate with classmates to consolidate knowledge. It is also important to have a good rest and a good snack before the exam and stay calm during the exam. If you have studied well before the exam, you will be able to pass it without too many problems.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to Get the Most Out of Classroom Activities

1. 1 Start studying the material you have covered a few days or weeks before the exam. You are unlikely to pass the exam normally if you start preparing for it on the last evening. Schedule time to study and consolidate the material and practice assignments a few days or even weeks before the exam so that you can prepare well for it.
   • Try to master the necessary material as best you can in order to feel confident during the exam.
2. 2 Review the topics that you might get caught up in the exam. Most likely, these are the topics you have been studying recently, and you were given homework on them. Review your notes in class and try to memorize basic formulas and concepts that you may need to take the exam.
   • For example, you may come across a question about Newton's first law. In the answer, you can write: "The body continues to be in a state of rest or uniform and rectilinear movement, if outside forces do not force it to change this state."
3. 3 Read the textbook before class. Become familiar with the relevant topic in advance so that you can better assimilate the material during the lesson. Many physical principles are based on what you learned earlier. Identify those points that are not clear to you and write down the questions to ask the teacher.
   • For example, if you have already learned how to determine speed, it is likely that in the next step you will learn how to calculate average acceleration. Familiarize yourself with the relevant section of the textbook in advance in order to better assimilate the material.
4. 4 Solve tasks at home. After every hour of school, spend at least 2-3 hours memorizing new formulas and learning how to use them. This repetition will help you to better absorb new ideas and learn how to solve problems that may be encountered on the exam.
   • If you wish, you can time the time to reproduce the conditions of the upcoming exam.
5. 5 Review and correct your homework. Review completed homework and try to re-solve those problems that caused you difficulties or were completed incorrectly. Please note that many teachers ask the same questions and assignments during the exam that they encountered in their homework assignments.
   • Even correctly completed assignments should be reviewed in order to consolidate the material covered.
6. 6 Attend all classes and be attentive. In physics, new ideas and concepts are built on previous knowledge, so it is so important not to miss lessons and study regularly, otherwise you can lag behind others. If you are unable to attend a class, be sure to get the lecture notes and read the appropriate section in the textbook.
   • If you are unable to attend classes due to an emergency or illness, ask your instructor what material you need to learn.

Method 2 of 3: Getting the Right Preparation

1. 1 Remember how the most important physical quantities are indicated. In physical formulas, various quantities and variables are used, so it is important to know how they are designated. For example, the following designations are often used: S - area, V - volume, lowercase Latin letter v - speed, and lowercase m - mass. This knowledge will be useful for you on the exam.
   • Acceleration is denoted by lowercase a, and momentum by p.
   • Often there are also designations such as F (force), T (torque) and I (electric current).
2. 2 Learn basic formulas. The exam requires knowledge and understanding of the basic laws and principles. Some of them relate to force, mass and torque.
   • Among other things, in physics, Newton's laws, the equations of gravity, oscillations and waves are widely used.
   • For example, the equation v = s / t means that speed is equal to distance divided by time. Thus, in order to find the average speed of an object in a certain section of movement, the distance traveled should be divided by the time taken.
   • To find the average acceleration of an object, it is necessary to divide its speed by the elapsed time: a = v / t.
3. 3 Keep track of the measurement values. It is not uncommon for physics teachers to use different values ​​to test your knowledge on an exam. Carefully read the conditions of the problems and do not forget to translate all values ​​into the corresponding measurement values, otherwise you may get an incorrect answer.
   • For example, if the task requires to determine the distance traveled by the train, it is enough to multiply its speed by time. However, if you ask how far the train covered in 5 minutes at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour, you should translate 5 minutes into hours: 5 minutes / 60 minutes (1 hour) = 0.083 hours.
     • Thus, for the solution it is necessary to use not the formula 100 kilometers per hour x 5 minutes, but the equation of 100 kilometers per hour x 0.083 hours = 8.3 kilometers.
4. 4 Use pictures to better understand the main ideas. Many physical problems involve forces that can be represented in the form of a diagram or diagram. If you are having difficulty solving a problem, try building a diagram to better understand its condition.
   • For example, you can draw an object in the form of a square, and depict the forces acting on it with arrows. This will help determine things like speed.
5. 5 Study with your friends. In doing so, you can ask your classmates to explain difficult questions to you. You will share what you have learned with each other and, as a result, you will learn physics better.
6. 6 Use flashcards to help you remember different terms and formulas. Write down the name of the physical law on one side of the card, and the corresponding formula on the other. Have someone read the name of the formula out loud, then try to spell it out correctly.
   • For example, you can write “speed” on one side of the card, and on the other you can indicate the corresponding formula: “v = s / t”.
   • You can write on one side of the card "Newton's second law", and on the other, indicate the corresponding formula: "∑F = ma".
7. 7 Think about what caused you the most problems in past exams. If you have already written tests or passed exams before, you need to pay special attention to those topics that caused you difficulties. This way you will tighten up your weak points and can get a higher grade.
   • This is especially useful before the final exams, which assess knowledge in many areas of physics.

Method 3 of 3: How to Prepare for the Exam

1. 1 Sleep 7-8 hours the night before the exam. You need to get a good night's sleep in order to more easily remember the material covered and find the right solutions to problems. If you cram all night and do not rest, then the next morning you will hardly remember what you learned the day before.
   • Even if the exam is scheduled for the middle of the day, it is best to get up early and set up early.
   • Physics requires increased attention and critical thinking, so it is better to come to the exam well-rested and slept well.
   • Observe your usual sleep schedule - this will allow you to consolidate the knowledge gained.
2. 2 Have a good breakfast on the day of the exam. For breakfast, eating foods rich in slow-digesting carbohydrates, such as oatmeal or whole grain bread, can help you perform better during the exam. You should also eat protein foods such as eggs, yogurt, or milk to stay full longer. Finally, give your body an extra boost of energy by rounding off your breakfast with fruits that are high in fiber, such as apples, bananas or pears.
   • A healthy, filling breakfast before your exam will help you remember what you learned better.
3. 3 Remain calm and confident during the exam. If you're worried, breathe in deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth. The day before the exam, find out in which building and classroom it will take place, and how you can get there. Come to the exam at least 15 minutes before the start, so as not to be nervous about being late.
   • The more you study and prepare, the more confident you will feel during the exam.
4. 4 Read each question carefully before proceeding with an answer. Before you start answering a question, you need to fully understand it. If you are having trouble with any question, skip to the next one to return to the difficult point later. Read each question carefully and thoughtfully so as not to waste time on incorrect answers.
   • Convert physical quantities to the appropriate units and mark them to get the correct answer.
5. 5 Explain your answer to each question. Even if you can't completely solve a problem, most physics teachers like it when students try to do it. Write down detailed explanations and draw a diagram or diagram to help clarify the solution.
   • Even if you make a mistake in the calculations, the teacher will see that you know how to solve the given problem, and possibly improve the overall grade.